Cheap speedos on MTB are not worth the effort unless all you want is a speedo, average speed and odometer. Both of my MTBs have basic speedos with one a cheapy (no name from T7) and the other one merely cheap (Shimano Pro 5 function). The cheap one ($45 from LBS) has a much better mount, is smaller and easier to use than the cheapy ($15) when on the MTBs. Another cheapy is on the road bike and there it is fine.

But then the MTB cheapy has been in place for over a year with no dramas or mishaps....so who is to say.

As for having a Garmin et al...... there is such a thing as too much useless information in my book

I have the Garmin 200 Edge.More basic than their other models, think gps based cycle computer, no Heart rate or cadence.I have found it perfect for my needs and the bonus is it doesn't your wheel size to be entered every time you move to another bike.At $150.00 RRP, it is quite affordable compared to the 6 wireless computers it replaced. Wireless computers have been sold off.

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